Pokémon GO: October 2021
October is coming, meaning it is time for a new Research Breakthough, raids, and in-game events in Pokémon GO. The Season of Mischief will continue during October; more information on the Season of Mischief can be found here.
Research Breakthrough
📅 Friday, October 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. → Monday, November 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)
During the month of October, you can encounter Yamask as your Research Breakthrough encounter. If you're very lucky, you may encounter a shiny Yamask ✨.
Weekly 1 PokéCoin Bundles
Just like in September, there will be a bundle available in the in-game shop for 1 PokéCoin. This bundle includes a Remote Raid Pass and other items.
Raids
Five-star Raids
In October you can expect the following Pokémon in five-star raids:
Genesect holding a Douse Drive
📅 Friday, October 1, at 10:00 a.m → Tuesday, October 12, at 10:00 a.m. (local time)
First time appearance of this specific Genesect in Pokémon GO
Shiny NOT available
Altered Forme Giratina
📅 Tuesday, October 12, at 10:00 a.m. → Friday, October 22, at 10:00 a.m. (local time)
Shiny available ✨
Darkrai
📅 Friday, October 22, at 10:00 a.m. → Friday, November 5, at 10:00 a.m. (local time)
Knows the attack Sludge Bomb
Shiny available ✨
Mega Raids
In October you can expect the following Mega Raid Bosses:
Mega Gengar
📅 Friday, October 1, at 10:00 a.m. → Friday, October 22, at 10:00 a.m. (local time)
Shiny available ✨
Mega Absol
📅 Friday, October 22, at 10:00 a.m. → Friday, November 5, at 10:00 a.m. (local time)
Shiny available ✨
Raid Hours
📅 Each Wednesday 6:00 p.m. → 7:00 p.m.
October 6: Genesect holding a Douse Drive
October 13: Altered Forme Giratina (✨)
October 20: Altered Forme Giratina (✨)
October 27: Darkrai [Sludge Bomb] (✨)
Spotlight Hours
📅 Each Tuesday 6:00 p.m. → 7:00 p.m.
October 5: Drifloon (✨)
2x Evolve XP
October 12: Gastly (✨)
2x Catch Stardust
October 19: Gothita
2x Catch XP
October 26: Murkrow (✨)
2x Evolve XP
Events
Community Day
📅 October 9, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. → 5:00 p.m. (local time)
As announced earlier, Duskull will be the featured Pokémon during the October 2021 Community Day. Find more information on the Community Day here.
Movie tie-in event
📅 Friday, October 1 10:00 a.m. → Sunday, October 10 8:00 p.m.
On October 8, a new Pokémon movie will be released globally on Netflix. To celebrate the premiere, you can expect the following in Pokémon GO:
The Mythical Pokémon Zarude will make its debut in Pokémon GO
A free Special Research story
Jessie and James returning to Pokémon GO
And more...
For more information on the event, click here.
Niantic's Birthday
📅 Wednesday, October 6
Log in between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on October 6 to receive a free box in Pokémon GO.
Halloween
📅 Friday, October 15, → Sunday, October 31
More details will be announced later, but this is what we already know:
Costumed Pokémon appearing in the wild
A Halloween-themed Special Research story
Stay tuned for more information!
Quality-of-life Update
Want to make sure your in-game outfit looks stylish? You can now zoom in and out in the style menu when dressing your avatar.